About James Otto
James Otto Heiting is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Heiting is the managing partner at Heiting & Irwin, APLC, a law firm located in Riverside, California. He has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients throughout California, particularly in the Inland Empire region.
Mr. Heiting earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1975. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Western State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at Western State University College of Law, he was recognized for his academic achievements and commitment to the legal profession.
Mr. Heiting concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, including wrongful death, serious injury, professional malpractice, and transportation accidents. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, general liability, governmental liability, equine law, employment litigation, business, and real estate litigation. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Heiting has handled cases in the Superior Court of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the California Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Riverside for several years.
Mr. Heiting is an active member of the Riverside County Bar Association, having served as its president from 1996 to 1997. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, where he served as the Chair of the Substance Use Disorders Advisory Board. Additionally, he is a founding member of the Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court, which focuses on training less experienced members of the bar. He is also a charter member of the Inland Empire Federal Bar Association. Mr. Heiting is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Riverside County effectively.
